Double-Tier Lockers: Two-Door Steel Employee Lockers
Two stacked lockers in every column means twice as many people on the same wall, with room left to hang a jacket or shirt. Compare double-tier steel locker sizes, door styles and construction from Lyon and Tennsco, shop common sizes online, or send us your headcount for a free layout and quote.
2 Doors
Per column, stacked
2×
Lockers per wall vs. single-tier
30″ or 36″
Published opening heights
Free Layout
Headcount and room planning
What Is a Double-Tier Locker?
A double-tier locker splits one steel locker column into two separate compartments, one stacked on top of the other, each with its own door, latch and padlock hasp. Two people share the footprint that a single full-height locker gives to one, so a double-tier bank holds twice as many users on the same wall. Each compartment is still tall enough to hang a jacket, a work shirt or a short coat, which is the reason double-tier is the most common compromise in employee locker rooms.
You will also see them called 2-tier lockers, two-tier lockers, two-door lockers or half-height lockers. Tennsco describes its double-tier lockers as giving twice as many lockers in the same space as single tier while still providing plenty of hanging room for shirts and jackets.
This page is part of our employee lockers and steel lockers guide. If your people change into full uniforms or coveralls, compare single-tier lockers; if they only need a spot for a phone, wallet and lunch, see box lockers.
Who should choose double-tier?
Double-tier fits when most employees hang a jacket and stow a bag or lunch, headcount is high, and wall space is limited: distribution centers, retail back rooms, schools, gyms and shift-based plants. If lockers are shared by shift or need PIN or badge access, compare our smart locker systems instead.
Double-Tier Locker Styles
Every double-tier locker has the same stacked two-door layout. What changes is the door, the unit width, the finish and how it ships. These are the double-tier styles listed in our online catalog from Lyon and Tennsco.
Styles and features summarized from Tennsco’s steel locker brochure, Lyon’s double-tier product pages and the Lyon and Tennsco double-tier listings in our online catalog. A listing is not a stock guarantee — we confirm model, color and lead time on every quote.
Double-Tier Locker Sizes and Dimensions
Double-tier lockers are sized by width × depth × overall height of the column, and by whether the unit is one or three columns wide. The overall height sets the height of each compartment: the two openings split the body in half.
| Dimension | Published options | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening width | 12″ or 15″ (Tennsco and Lyon) | Room for a coat on a hook or a backpack, and how many columns fit on the wall |
| Depth | 12″, 15″ or 18″ (Tennsco and Lyon) | Whether a lunch cooler, gear bag or boots fit on the compartment floor |
| Overall height | 66″ or 78″ with 6″ legs; 60″ or 72″ without legs | Total bank height and how high users reach for the upper door |
| Opening height | 30″ (66″ with legs) or 36″ (78″ with legs) | Hanging length for each person |
| Units | One-wide (2 lockers) or three-wide (6 lockers) | Three-wide units bolt into long banks with fewer seams |
| Assembly | Welded (assembled) or unassembled (knock-down); ventilated and C-Thru Tennsco lines welded only | Setup time and freight cost |
Size ranges from Tennsco’s steel locker brochure (it notes specific combinations per its price list), Tennsco’s DTS-121830-3 (36″ × 18″ × 66″ with legs, 30″ openings) and DTS-121836-C (36″ × 18″ × 72″ without legs, 36″ openings) product pages, and Lyon’s double-tier listings (for example PP5246SU, 12″ × 18″ × 66″ with a 12″ × 30″ opening). Nominal sizes describe the compartment; the clear door opening is smaller. If a specific item has to fit, we confirm the manufacturer’s clear dimensions before you order.
- 12″ wide × 12″–15″ deep × 66″ is the compact choice for offices, retail staff and schools: a jacket, a bag and a lunch.
- 12″ wide × 18″ deep × 78″ is the common warehouse and plant size: 36″ compartments hang a work jacket, and the depth takes a cooler or boots.
- 15″ wide columns give each person more elbow room for winter coats or backpacks, at the cost of fewer lockers per wall.
- Choose 78″ for hanging length, 66″ for reach — a lower bank keeps the upper hook and hasp easier to reach for shorter users.
How Many Double-Tier Lockers Fit on a Wall?
Double-tier planning is simple math: every column gives you two lockers. Divide the usable wall run by the column width, round down, and double it. Leave room for end panels, door swings at corners, and anything on the wall such as outlets, fire extinguishers or thermostats.
| Usable wall run | 12″ columns | Double-tier lockers (12″) | 15″ columns | Double-tier lockers (15″) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft (72″) | 6 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 ft (144″) | 12 | 24 | 9 | 18 |
| 20 ft (240″) | 20 | 40 | 16 | 32 |
| 30 ft (360″) | 30 | 60 | 24 | 48 |
| Both sides of a 20 ft aisle | 40 | 80 | 32 | 64 |
Nominal column widths; actual bank length adds end panels and any filler. We confirm exact counts in the layout we send with your quote.
A real double-tier install. This retail back-of-house room lines every wall with double-tier steel lockers, with numbered doors on both tiers and recessed handles that keep padlocks out of a tight aisle. Running banks into the corners uses the whole wall, and numbering every door makes locker assignment and turnover easy to track.
For peak-shift headcount, plan for every person who is on site at shift change — the outgoing and incoming crews — not just the average number working at one time.
Double-Tier vs. Single-Tier vs. Box Lockers
The key decision is how many doors go in each column. More doors means more people per foot of wall, but less hanging space for each of them. Double-tier sits in the middle.
| Single-tier | Double-tier | Box (4–6 tier) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doors per column | 1 | 2 | 4 to 6 |
| Lockers per 12 ft of wall (12″ columns) | 12 | 24 | 48 to 72 |
| Hanging space | Full-length coats, coveralls, uniforms | Jackets, shirts, short coats | None — small items only |
| Latching (Tennsco) | Positive 3-point | Positive 2-point | Padlock hasp |
| Typical user | Changes clothes or stores PPE at work | Hangs a jacket, stows a bag and lunch | Wallet, phone, lunch, small bag |
| Best for | Plants, trades, public safety, healthcare | Warehouses, retail, schools, gyms, shift work | Retail, offices, very high headcount |
Upper or lower? The upper compartment is at chest to head height and easiest to use; the lower one means bending down. Many facilities assign lower lockers to people who mostly store a bag or boots, and upper lockers to those who hang a jacket. Tennsco lists ADA-compliant versions in which the bottom locker of a double tier is the accessible unit; our locker room design guide covers accessible placement, benches and aisles.
Mixing tiers is normal. Put a short run of single-tier lockers where staff change into uniforms, and double-tier or box lockers for everyone else.
Double-Tier Locker Construction and Security
Double-tier doors are shorter than single-tier doors, so they flex less, but there are twice as many of them opening and closing every shift. Frame gauge, latching and hinges decide how long the bank stays square. These are the published details for the lines in our catalog.
| Feature | What to look for | Published example |
|---|---|---|
| Steel gauge | Lower number = thicker steel. Doors and frames take the most wear. | Lyon standard and healthcare double-tier lockers: 16-gauge doors and frame, 24-gauge body (Lyon product pages and listings). |
| Latching | A positive latch at more than one point holds the door tight. | Tennsco double-tier lockers use a positive 2-point locking system on each door; Lyon’s healthcare double-tier listing names its Metal Nano-Roller latching system. |
| Handle and hasp | A recessed handle keeps padlocks out of the aisle. | Lyon: recessed lift handle with a hasp for a user-supplied padlock. |
| Ventilation | Louvers for general use; perforated steel for damp clothing. | Lyon: 6″-wide door louvers. Tennsco: flush louvers, or fully perforated ventilated double-tier lockers. |
| Interior | Hooks in every compartment. | Tennsco: three coat hooks per opening. Lyon: one double-prong and three single-prong hooks per opening. |
| Door rigidity | Stiffeners resist bending and prying. | Tennsco lists door stiffeners that add rigidity. |
| Base | Legs for cleaning underneath, or a closed base for a finished look. | Both lines list 6″ legs or no-leg units; Tennsco three-wide units with legs add four rear legs. |
Summarized from Tennsco’s steel locker brochure, Lyon’s double-tier product pages and the Lyon and Tennsco listings in our catalog. Manufacturers update specifications; we confirm the current sheet for your exact model.
Padlocks, built-in locks or electronic access?
Where Double-Tier Lockers Work Best
Double-tier lockers fit anywhere a lot of people need secure space for a jacket, a bag and a lunch, and the wall is not long enough to give each of them a full-height locker.
Planning and Installing Double-Tier Lockers
Start with headcount and the room. Count everyone on site at peak shift change, add seasonal staff and contractors, and measure each usable wall run. Note doors, windows, outlets, drains and anything mounted on the wall, and check that the floor is level along the whole run.
Tennsco strongly recommends that all lockers be anchored to the floor or wall, and multi-wide units are bolted together so the bank acts as one piece. Plan end panels for exposed sides, a closed base or legs, and sloped tops if you want to keep bags, boxes and dust off the top of the bank.
Door swing matters more on double-tier banks: two doors per column can be open at once, so leave aisle space for people at the upper and lower lockers at the same time. Benches, aisle widths and accessible locker placement are covered in our locker room design guide.
Send headcount and space
Tell us how many people are on site at peak, what they store, and the wall runs available — a sketch or photos are enough to start.
Choose size and door
We match width, depth and height to the jackets, bags and gear your people bring, and mix in single-tier or box lockers where they fit better.
Layout and quote
You get a layout with unit counts, locks, numbering, bases, end panels, sloped tops and benches, plus freight and optional installation.
Deliver and install
Freight to your site and optional installation, bank assembly and anchoring coordinated to your schedule.
A catalog listing is not a stock guarantee. Some common double-tier sizes are in stock at select manufacturers, subject to confirmation, and we confirm availability and lead time on every quote. In Utah, our Salt Lake City team plans and installs lockers statewide — see our Utah lockers page or call 801-328-8788. For the Tennsco range, visit our Tennsco lockers page, or browse every locker category in our lockers directory.
Shop Double-Tier Steel Lockers Online
Order common double-tier sizes online, or request a quote for a full locker room with numbering, bases, benches, freight and installation.
Double-Tier Locker FAQs
What is a double-tier locker?
What sizes do double-tier lockers come in?
How tall is each compartment in a double-tier locker?
What is the difference between single-tier and double-tier lockers?
How many double-tier lockers fit on a 12-foot wall?
Do double-tier lockers need to be anchored?
Do you have double-tier lockers in stock?
Plan Your Double-Tier Locker Room
Send your headcount and wall space, and we will recommend sizes and a layout with a free quote.